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New Zealand vs England LIVE: Cricket score and updates from second Test
New Zealand head to Wellington hoping to square the series against an England side on a roll.
Since the installation of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as captain and coach at the start of last summer, England have won ten of their eleven games, with an uber-positive approach continuing to pay considerable dividends.
A short tour concludes with the second Test, with New Zealand hoping to hit back after a disappointing showing in the series opener. A bold opening day declaration set up a comprehensive 267-run win for the tourists in Mount Maunganui.
Stokes’ side are likely to face a sterner test in Wellington, but England continue to ride a wave of positivity that has brought a run of ten wins in eleven Tests. The two sides will swap pink balls for red with the only threat to conventional scheduling across five days a slightly worrying weather forecast.
Follow all the latest live coverage of today's match in the live blog below:
New Zealand vs England LIVE - updates
New Zealand take on England in the second Test in Wellington
New Zealand vs England
23:05 , admin
102.2
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run.
New Zealand vs England
23:06 , admin
A special message from @RossLTaylor👏 #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/l7Sf95FyLu
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 26, 2023
New Zealand vs England
23:03 , admin
101.6
Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Anderson.
New Zealand vs England
23:02 , admin
101.5
Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Anderson.
New Zealand vs England
23:02 , admin
101.4
Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, mis-timed to point for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
New Zealand vs England
23:01 , admin
101.3
Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip for no runs, run save by Crawley, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
23:00 , admin
101.2
Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Duckett.
New Zealand vs England
22:59 , admin
101.1
Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Anderson.
New Zealand vs England
22:59 , admin
Fifty partnership for Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson shortly after drinks at the Basin Reserve 🏏 Follow play LIVE in NZ with @sparknzsport & @todayFM_nz. #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/R64s8SIQjm
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 26, 2023
New Zealand vs England
22:57 , admin
100.6
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
New Zealand vs England
22:57 , admin
100.5
Jack Leach to Kane Williamson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Crawley.
New Zealand vs England
22:56 , admin
100.4
Jack Leach to Kane Williamson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Anderson.
New Zealand vs England
22:56 , admin
100.3
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock ball half volley, down leg side down the track working, to deep square leg for 3 runs, fielded by Crawley.
New Zealand vs England
22:55 , admin
100.2
FOUR! Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep point for 4 runs.
New Zealand vs England
22:54 , admin
100.1
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for 2 runs.
New Zealand vs England
22:50 , admin
99.6
Joe Root to Kane Williamson. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Leach.
New Zealand vs England
22:49 , admin
99.5
Joe Root to Kane Williamson. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
New Zealand vs England
22:49 , admin
99.4
Joe Root to Kane Williamson. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Broad.
New Zealand vs England
22:48 , admin
99.3
Joe Root to Daryl Mitchell. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Broad.
New Zealand vs England
22:47 , admin
99.2
FOUR! Joe Root to Daryl Mitchell. Off break full toss, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
New Zealand vs England
22:47 , admin
99.1
Joe Root to Daryl Mitchell. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Brook.
New Zealand vs England
22:46 , admin
98.6
Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
New Zealand vs England
22:45 , admin
98.5
Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Anderson.
New Zealand vs England
22:45 , admin
98.4
Stuart Broad to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Brook.
New Zealand vs England
22:44 , admin
98.3
Stuart Broad to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Anderson, fielded by Duckett.
New Zealand vs England
22:43 , admin
98.2
Stuart Broad to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Robinson.
New Zealand vs England
22:42 , admin
98.1
Stuart Broad to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Anderson.
New Zealand vs England
22:40 , admin
97.6
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Broad.
New Zealand vs England
22:40 , admin
Shot! @dazmitchell47 #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/RARrKpPSsU
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 26, 2023
New Zealand vs England
22:39 , admin
97.5
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
New Zealand vs England
22:39 , admin
97.4
Jack Leach to Kane Williamson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Brook.
New Zealand vs England
22:38 , admin
97.3
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed to fine leg for 3 runs, run save by Broad.
New Zealand vs England
22:37 , admin
97.2
Jack Leach to Kane Williamson. Stock ball yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Brook.
New Zealand vs England
22:35 , admin
96.6
James Anderson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
22:34 , admin
96.4
James Anderson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
New Zealand vs England
22:33 , admin
96.2
James Anderson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump down the track shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
22:32 , admin
96.1
James Anderson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Brook.
New Zealand vs England
22:31 , admin
95.6
Jack Leach to Kane Williamson. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Pope.
New Zealand vs England
22:30 , admin
95.4
Jack Leach to Kane Williamson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Anderson.
New Zealand vs England
22:30 , admin
95.3
Jack Leach to Kane Williamson. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Pope.
New Zealand vs England
22:29 , admin
95.2
Jack Leach to Kane Williamson. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Anderson.
New Zealand vs England
22:29 , admin
Welcome, Daryl Mitchell! A positive start to his innings after England strike in the first hour of Day 4. Follow play LIVE in NZ with @sparknzsport & @todayFM_nz 📲 #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/3nt234aloO
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 26, 2023
New Zealand vs England
22:28 , admin
95.1
Jack Leach to Kane Williamson. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Root.
New Zealand vs England
22:27 , admin
94.6
James Anderson to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
New Zealand vs England
22:26 , admin
94.5
James Anderson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to cover for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
New Zealand vs England
22:25 , admin
94.3
FOUR! James Anderson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
New Zealand vs England
22:24 , admin
94.2
James Anderson to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to cover for 1 run, run save by Stokes.
New Zealand vs England
22:24 , admin
94.1
James Anderson to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
22:22 , admin
93.6
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
22:22 , admin
93.4
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
22:21 , admin
93.3
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Anderson.
New Zealand vs England
22:21 , admin
93.2
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Brook.
New Zealand vs England
22:20 , admin
93.1
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Robinson.
New Zealand vs England
22:19 , admin
92.6
Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Pope.
New Zealand vs England
22:19 , admin
92.5
Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
New Zealand vs England
22:18 , admin
92.4
Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Anderson.
New Zealand vs England
22:17 , admin
92.3
Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Broad.
New Zealand vs England
22:17 , admin
92.2
Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, run save by Broad.
New Zealand vs England
22:16 , admin
92.1
Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Broad.
New Zealand vs England
22:14 , admin
91.6
Jack Leach to Kane Williamson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Pope.
New Zealand vs England
22:13 , admin
91.4
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Duckett.
New Zealand vs England
22:13 , admin
91.3
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
New Zealand vs England
22:12 , admin
91.2
Jack Leach to Daryl Mitchell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
22:12 , admin
91.1
Jack Leach to Kane Williamson. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Duckett.
New Zealand vs England
22:10 , admin
90.6
Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, overthrow by Leach.
New Zealand vs England
22:09 , admin
90.5
Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump down the track shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
22:09 , admin
90.4
Ollie Robinson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump down the track shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
22:06 , admin
90.3
OUT! Caught. Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to third slip, caught by Brook.
New Zealand vs England
22:05 , admin
90.2
Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
22:03 , admin
89.6
Jack Leach to Kane Williamson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
22:03 , admin
89.5
Jack Leach to Henry Nicholls. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump down the track pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
New Zealand vs England
22:02 , admin
89.4
Jack Leach to Kane Williamson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Brook.
New Zealand vs England
22:01 , admin
89.2
Jack Leach to Henry Nicholls. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Brook.
New Zealand vs England
22:00 , admin
89.1
Jack Leach to Henry Nicholls. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Pope.
New Zealand vs England
21:58 , admin
88.6
Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
New Zealand vs England
21:58 , admin
88.5
Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
21:57 , admin
88.4
Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Anderson.
New Zealand vs England
21:56 , admin
88.3
Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
New Zealand vs England
21:56 , admin
88.2
Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
New Zealand vs England
21:55 , admin
88.1
Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, inside edge in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Leach.
New Zealand vs England
21:53 , admin
87.6
James Anderson to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Brook.
New Zealand vs England
21:53 , admin
87.5
James Anderson to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
New Zealand vs England
21:52 , admin
87.4
James Anderson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
New Zealand vs England
21:51 , admin
87.3
James Anderson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Broad.
New Zealand vs England
21:51 , admin
87.2
James Anderson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
21:50 , admin
87.1
James Anderson to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Leach.
New Zealand vs England
21:49 , admin
86.6
Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Anderson.
New Zealand vs England
21:48 , admin
86.5
Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, to leg on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
21:48 , admin
86.4
Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Anderson.
New Zealand vs England
21:47 , admin
86.3
Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls. Bouncer, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
21:46 , admin
86.2
Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
New Zealand vs England
21:46 , admin
86.1
Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Anderson.
New Zealand vs England
21:45 , admin
85.6
James Anderson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Leach.
New Zealand vs England
21:44 , admin
85.5
FOUR! James Anderson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot defending, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.
New Zealand vs England
21:43 , admin
85.4
James Anderson to Kane Williamson. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, well timed to long on for 3 runs, mis-fielded by Broad.
New Zealand vs England
21:42 , admin
85.3
James Anderson to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
New Zealand vs England
21:42 , admin
85.2
James Anderson to Kane Williamson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Broad.
New Zealand vs England
21:43 , admin
Congratulations Kane Williamson on becoming @BLACKCAPS all-time leading run scorer in Tests 👏
Scorecard: https://t.co/ALr7ttdzmn
🇳🇿 #NZvENG 🏴 pic.twitter.com/YtnFIxpbSj— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 26, 2023
New Zealand vs England
21:41 , admin
85.1
James Anderson to Kane Williamson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Brook.
New Zealand vs England
21:40 , admin
84.6
Ollie Robinson to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Foakes.
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